Regulation, slots & safety

EASA certifies Universal Avionics Connected FMS upgrade

Last observed 2026-11-06 · Confidence 98%

Canonical event record

What happened

EASA granted an AML Supplemental Type Certificate for Universal Avionics’ Connected FMS upgrade, enabling secure iPad connectivity for flight planning, database updates and flight-data access.

Why it matters: The approval expands connected cockpit capabilities to more Universal-equipped aircraft and may reduce routine data-transfer effort for operators.

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